The Impact of Motivational Factors on Organizational Commitment: The Impact of Intrinsic and Extrinsic Factors on Organizational Commitment in ... - A Case Study of Two Private Colleges

Private higher education is a rapidly expanding part of Ethiopia¿s higher education system. Investment in private higher institutions is growing, but little is known about the management in general, and the nature of work factors and employees commitment in particular. This study revieled that instructors in private colleges were satisfied with intrinsic factors of work such as opportunity for achievement,challenging work, responsibility, and opportunity for growth and development. Where as, they were dissatisfied with extrinsic content of work such as salary, fringe benefits, incentives, job security, opportunity for training, and post employment security. Moreover, there was a structural inequity, a perception that they are required to do too much work for small pay. Consequently, employees were not committed to their organization which implies the availability of high turnover and lower performance. To build a viable work force for the success and industrial peace, the colleges should invest in the long term goal of their employees and learn to balance their interest to earn a higher profit with those of their employees.